Post-Gazette sports editor and fantasy football analyst Chris Dell breaks down his favorite players to start and sit at every position ahead of Week 3 using his top 150 rankings cheat sheet and positional tiers, as well as his top offensive matchups to target.

Host Dalton Brown runs through the guys that Chris is higher and lower on vs. the FantasyPros Expert Consensus Rankings (ECR) and looks at top trade targets, sleepers and stashes heading into the weekend, including some Steelers-specific fantasy talk.

Chris is the founder of Bet­tingPred­a­tors.com and the for­mer fan­tasy foot­ball and sports bet­ting lead an­a­lyst for ESPN 97.5. He re­cently won first place out of 235 an­a­lysts in the Fan­ta­syPros’ 2023 Fan­tasy Foot­ball NFL Draft Ac­cu­racy rank­ings com­pe­ti­tion. He's also currently ranked first out of 200+ analysts for the FantasyPros 2024 in-season accuracy rankings. For more fantasy football content, including Chris' top 150 weekly rankings and his '30 in 30' strategy series, visit post-gazette.com/sports/fantasy-football.

Post-Gazette Steelers insiders Brian Batko and Ray Fittipaldo report from the team's Thursday practice session at its South Side facility. Why is OC Arthur Smith praising QB Justin Fields, despite criticism of his lack of statistical production? How is the defense preparing to face Los Angeles Chargers QB Justin Herbert in NFL Week 3. Are Troy Fautanu and Dan Moore Jr. still locked into the starting tackle spots this week amid Broderick Jones' recent struggles? And how will they handle the Chargers pass rushers Joey Bosa and Khalil Mack? Our duo tackles those questions and more.

On their weekly Penn State football podcast, host Adam Bittner and Post-Gazette/Daily Collegian Nittany Lions insider Joel Haas react to news from coach James Franklin that star safety Kevin "KJ" Winston will be out for the "long-term" with an injury. How long will the projected first-round NFL draft pick be out? And does Penn State have enough depth in the form of Jaylen Reed, Zakee Wheatley and Cam Miller to navigate the the coming weeks without much trouble?

Our duo dives into those topics and more. Including: How much pressure is on the team to dominate Kent State, given the Golden Flashes profound struggles so far in 2024? Will we see highly-touted prospects including Ethan Grunkemeyer, Max Granville and others in extensive duty if the Lions can get out to a big lead? How closely should we be watching Illinois' ranked showdown with Dylan Raiola and Nebraska this week, ahead of the Fighting Illini's visit to Beaver Stadium on Sept. 28? And what's the deal with No. 3 Penn State volleyball after getting dominated by No. 1 Pitt on Wednesday night?

In his weekly YouTube appearance, Post-Gazette sports columnist Paul Zeise joins host Adam Bittner to weigh Steelers QB Justin Fields' performance in an evolving NFL offensive environment. Is his lack of counting stats so far a concern? Or does it track with passing numbers that are plunging across the league? Is it unrealistic to hold Fields -- and any modern QBs -- to the pass-happy standard of retired legends like Tom Brady, Ben Roethlisberger, Peyton Manning, Drew Brees and others? Is Fields opponent this week -- the Los Angeles Chargers' Justin Herbert -- a perfect example of this phenomenon? Is this even, really, a passing league anymore?

Our duo tackles those questions and more, then gets into some college football plus Pirates and Penguins talk. What's a realistic standard for Pitt and coach Pat Narduzzi now that they're 3-0? What Neal Brown's future at West Virginia after a 1-2 start? Can Penn State cover a huge number Saturday against Kent State? Has celebration of Pirates MLB debuts gotten over the top? And does Sidney Crosby's contract extension have any chance of resulting in another deep Stanley Cup run?

On his daily First 10 podcast, Post-Gazette sports columnist Jason Mackey reacts to No. 1 Pitt volleyball's electric and dominant win over No. 3 Penn State, which drew nearly 12,000 fans to the Petersen Events Center on Wednesday night. Can anyone stop the Panthers from winning a national title? And what made the atmosphere so special for the big win?

Later, Jason reacts to the Pirates' latest bullpen implosion by David Bednar and Jalen Beeks; ponders the legacy of the Penguins Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin and Kris Letang as training camp opens this week; and wonders if the Steelers defense is facing its toughest test yet this season in its NFL Week 3 matchup with the Los Angeles Chargers at Acrisure Stadium?

On the Wednesday episode of the North Shore Drive podcast, host Christopher Carter welcomes Post-Gazette Steelers insider Ray Fittipaldo to analyze the team's situation at offensive tackle. Was benching Broderick Jones the right move for coach Mike Tomlin after Jones' numerous penalties in NFL Week 2 vs. the Denver Broncos? And what has rookie Troy Fautanu done right to earn a starting job across from veteran Dan Moore Jr.?

Then later, the duo offers thoughts on the team's QB and WR situations. Why does Justin Fields seem poised to remain the starter for NFL Week 3 vs. the Los Angeles Chargers this week at Acrisure Stadium? How is Russell Wilson's injury situation progressing? And is Tomlin serious in his belief in the receiving corps as names including Van Jefferson, Calvin Austin III and Scotty Miller have struggled for production behind No. 1 option George Pickens.

On his daily First 10 podcast, Post-Gazette sports columnist Jason Mackey reacts to the Pirates' latest loss Tuesday to the St. Louis Cardinals. He ponders another strong start from Bailey Falter; three hits for Nick Yorke in his MLB debut; manager Derek Shelton's curious decision to pinch hit Yasmani Grandal for Billy Cook late in the game; the disturbing surge of stolen bases allowed to opposing runners; and what it all means in the big picture. How has the team crashed so hard since the July 30 MLB trade deadline? And can they even match their 2023 win total by playing decent baseball over the final couple of weeks?

Jason answers those questions, then turns attention to the Steelers. Why should there be no controversy at QB this week with Justin Fields likely starting in NFL Week 3 against the Los Angeles Chargers, as Russell Wilson continues to navigate his injury? And will Broderick Jones get another chance at tackle from coach Mike Tomlin?

On his daily First 10 podcast, Post-Gazette sports columnist Jason Mackey reacts to Sidney Crosby's contract extension. How much pressure does it put on GM Kyle Dubas and coach Mike Sullivan to get back in the NHL's Stanley Cup playoffs and win? Do additions including Cody Glass, Blake Lizotte and Kevin Hayes make the supporting cast around Crosby and fellow starts Kris Letang and Evgeni Malkin better? And what are the consequences if the Penguins struggle and miss the playoffs again in 2025?

Jason tackles those questions, plus Oneil Cruz's shift to center field for the Pirates. Are some fans overreacting to his early mistakes? And are the overall results actually promising for manager Derek Shelton and GM Ben Cherington?